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TN HB2020

TN HB2020
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 68, Chapter 14, relative to food safety.


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Introduced
01/22/2026
In Committee
03/10/2026
Crossed Over
03/17/2026
Passed
04/16/2026
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
04/24/2026

Introduced Session

114th General Assembly

Bill Summary

As enacted, clarifies that a person 19 or older does not need a license or permit to sell bakery goods, homemade or otherwise; soft drinks; or other similar food commodities if the person is supporting a 501(c)(3) organization, and a component of such organization's mission is to provide temporary accommodations for children in relationship to their placement in the custody of the department of children's services. - Amends TCA Title 68, Chapter 14.

AI Summary

This bill amends Tennessee law regarding food safety by creating exceptions to the requirement for licenses or permits for selling certain food items. Specifically, individuals 18 years old or younger will not need a license or permit to sell items like bakery goods, soft drinks, or similar commodities at public events. Additionally, individuals 19 years old or older will also be exempt from needing a license or permit if they are selling these items to support a 501(c)(3) organization, which is a type of nonprofit organization recognized by the IRS, provided that the organization's mission involves providing temporary accommodations for children in the custody of the department of children's services.

Committee Categories

Health and Social Services

Sponsors (3)

Last Action

Effective date(s) 04/16/2026 (on 04/24/2026)

Bill Topics

Agriculture
  • ‐ Food Inspection and Safety
Social Welfare
  • ‐ Family Issues
  • ‐ Social Services and Volunteer Associations

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